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acknowledged her presence to point out those in need of a healer. As she got to work, she kept glancing around the camp, hoping to catch sight of Ash, or her father, but as the hours wore on there was no sign of either of them.
    She did what had to be done, concentrating on her healing. There weren’t just burns; there were wounds from the Guardians swords and gouges from the dactyls long claws. She did her best to heal where she could but as she listened to the stories of her people she realized that there were wounds she could never heal.
    She was drained and hungry when, finally, the sun started to creep over the mountains and pierce through the forest canopy.
    She was tending the last of the wounded, but found that even a cut or a bruise was difficult to heal in her state of exhaustion.  
    “Do you want some breakfast?”
    “ASH!” She threw her arms around him, delighted and relieved that he was alright. “Where have you been?” she asked.
    “Your father wanted to make some fortifications around the camp.  I’ve been patrolling the perimeter.”
    “My Father?”
    “Yes, he’s alright. He’s with your Mother.” He pointed to the other side of the clearing and she saw her parents deep in conversation. She knew they were discussing her.
    She sighed and took the bread Ash offered.  It was only a small piece but it was welcome after such a long night.
    “We have to leave,” she told him.
    “I know,” he said slowly, “Where should we go?”
    She looked up at him, he had followed her through so much and now she had to ask even more of him.
    “Do you remember that story my mother told?” she asked.
    He looked at her curiously. “The Fisherman and the Apple Tree?”
    “It’s also known as the ‘Tale of the Great Elemental’.” she said.
    “Alright… but why is that important?”
    “Because,” she said, swallowing the last piece of bread, “we’re going to find him.”
     
    THE END
     
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